Meaning
metaphor
- A figure of speech expressing an idea symbolically through another
In a sentence
L'insegnante ha spiegato il concetto usando una metafora efficace.
The teacher explained the concept using an effective metaphor.
Non ho capito la metafora in questa poesia.
I didn't understand the metaphor in this poem.
Fuor di metafora, cosa intendi dire esattamente?
Metaphors aside, what do you mean exactly?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| metafora | feminine · singular |
| metafore | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the phrase 'fuor di metafora' meaning 'speaking plainly'.